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Giants WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton Suffers Achilles Tear

July 27th, 2025 at 3:55pm CST by Adam La Rose

Bryce Ford-Wheaton missed his rookie season due to an ACL tear, and he has once again been dealt a major injury blow. The Giants receiver/special teamer went down in practice today and observers feared an Achilles tear would be revealed after further testing.

That injury has indeed been confirmed, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports. The news marks a highly unfortunate development for Ford-Wheaton, who will in all likelihood miss all of the coming campaign. The former UDFA managed to play 14 games in 2024, his lone healthy NFL campaign to date.

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Ford-Wheaton saw only a pair of snaps on offense last season, but he made his presence known on special teams. The 25-year-old handled a 78% snap share in the third phase, and he was in position to do the same in 2025 provided he survived roster cuts. Instead, his attention will once again turn to a lengthy rehab process.

The Giants’ receiver room will once again have the likes of Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt in place. Those holdovers are joined in training camp by a number of contenders for an spot on the end of the roster, including free agent signing Zach Pascal. Today’s news will not impact New York’s offensive plans, but the Giants’ special teams units will be shorthanded moving forward.

Ford-Wheaton is on track for restricted free agency next offseason. This injury obviously decreases his chances of being tendered in 2026 and thus adds uncertainty to his Giants future.

CB Rumors: Flott, Giants, Sneed, Titans, Hill, Bengals, Barron, Broncos, Diggs, Packers

July 25th, 2025 at 3:13pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Giants used a first-round pick on Deonte Banks in 2023 but have not seen the Maryland product justify his draft slot yet. This led to the Paulson Adebo signing. While Adebo is entrenched as a first-stringer, Banks may not be merely set to slide from New York’s No. 1 cornerback to a sidekick role. Cor’Dale Flott‘s latest summer ascent continues, as The Athletic’s Dan Duggan notes the fourth-year defender received the first crack at the CB2 role during team drills. This appears a full-on competition. Flott had received minicamp work with the 1s, doing so after he impressed last summer en route to a slot-to-boundary shift.

Banks has started all 29 games he has played; being unable to hold off Flott would represent another setback for the former No. 24 overall pick. Flott would not have a path back to the starting slot role were he to lose this battle, as 2024 third-rounder Dru Phillips resides there now. This competition represents a big chance for the 2022 third-round pick, who is due for free agency in 2026.

Here is the latest from NFL secondaries:

OL Justin Pugh Retires

July 25th, 2025 at 12:16pm CST by Adam La Rose

Justin Pugh‘s time in the NFL has come to an end. On Friday, the veteran offensive lineman announced his decision to retire as a member of the Giants (h/t Dan Duggan of The Athletic).

“Not many players get to go out on their terms, and after 11 years playing in the NFL, I am officially retiring from the league,” Pugh said (via ESPN.com). “I thought I was going to do another one, but just didn’t have it in the tank. I started losing weight and started feeling good, and didn’t want to do a 12th year.”

Pugh entered the league as a Giants first-rounder. His first stint with the team lasted five years, and during that span he handled starting reps at multiple spots. After beginning at right tackle, he moved inside and split most of his time between left and right guard.

During his first trip to free agency, Pugh landed a five-year pact with the Cardinals. The Syracuse product remained a full-time starter throughout his tenure in Arizona, although in two of his five campaigns there he was limited to single-digit games due to injury. Pugh occasionally saw time elsewhere along the team’s offensive line, but for the most part his Cardinals run saw him entrenched at left guard.

Over the course of his first Giants stint, Pugh drew a number of favorable PFF reviews. He never managed a Pro Bowl nod over the course of his career, however, and his extended run as a starter along the interior did not yield strong evaluations over time. Pugh returned to New York in 2023 while the team dealt with a slew of injuries up front; he wound up starting all 12 of his appearances that year while filling in at left tackle and left guard. No repeat of that setup was deemed necessary last season.

After spending the 2024 campaign out of the league, Pugh will not attempt another comeback with the Giants or any other team. The 34-year-old racked up 134 combined regular and postseason appearances over the course of his career, starting all but three of them. Between his various Giants and Cardinals contracts, Pugh amassed over $54MM in earnings.

Giants Add 2025 Incentives To DT Dexter Lawrence’s Contract

July 24th, 2025 at 12:42pm CST by Adam La Rose

In terms of average annual value, Dexter Lawrence‘s contract currently ranks 10th amongst defensive tackles. The Giants Pro Bowler is on the books for another three years, meaning an extension at this point would not entirely be feasible.

Nevertheless, Lawrence could see an uptick in earnings for the coming campaign. The Giants have added $3MM in incentives for 2025, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Lawrence was already set to earn $17MM this season, but his compensation could increase as a result of this move.

The 2023 offseason saw a new group of high-profile defensive tackles sign nearly identical extensions with their respective teams. Lawrence was among them, and his pact averages $22.5MM annually. No incentives were originally included in the deal, but with that now the case for at least one year this situation could be set up for extension negotiations in 2026. Indeed, The Athletic’s Dan Duggan predicts “more serious” contract talks will likely take place next offseason.

Lawrence earned the first of three consecutive Pro Bowl nod in 2022, and he also landed a spot on the second All-Pro team. The same was true the following year as the Clemson product remained a standout contributor along the Giants’ defensive line. Despite missing five games in 2024, Lawrence set a new career high with nine sacks, something which would have helped his position in contract talks. Instead of an early attempt to move up the pecking order at his position, the 27-year-old will focus on hitting theses new incentives.

As a whole, the Giants will look to take a needed step forward across the board. The upcoming make-or-break season for head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen will no doubt be impacted by the play of New York’s defense. The team’s defensive front in particular will be a unit to watch in 2025, and Lawrence will be counted on to once again lead the way. If he manages to put together another productive campaign, a short-term boost in earnings will be seen along with increased leverage for any extension negotiations which take place.

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/23/25

July 23rd, 2025 at 6:55pm CST by Ely Allen

With several training camps underway, here are today’s minor NFL transactions:

Baltimore Ravend

Buffalo Bills

Carolina Panthers

Chicago Bears

Cleveland Browns

  • Claimed off waivers (from Eagles): DE K.J. Henry

Green Bay Packers

Houston Texans

Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Rams

New England Patriots

New York Giants

New York Jets

Philadelphia Eagles

Seattle Seahawks

Tennessee Titans

Washington Commanders

Houston fans may be discouraged to see a few big names on injured lists, but all is not lost. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 tells us that Mixon’s “medical outlook is positive” as the team plans to gradually increase his activity throughout camp. Likewise, Autry is expected to ease his way back into camp workouts, as well. Pierce, on the other hand, is expected to be ready to come off the list at the start of camp.

Per ESPN’s John Keim, Cosmi likely won’t see much time on the field in camp, but he appears to be hitting all the mile markers en route to being healthy for the start of the regular season. With McLaurin officially beginning his holdout yesterday, the team has made the corresponding roster move. McLaurin will rack up fines of $50K per each day missed, but if the team can come to terms on an extension, they can make sure those fines are nullified.

Giants Expect Andrew Thomas For Week 1; No Restrictions For Malik Nabers

July 23rd, 2025 at 2:41pm CST by Sam Robinson

Andrew Thomas went down with a Lisfranc injury in mid-October and did not participate in the Giants’ offseason program. The All-Pro tackle has now begun training camp on the active/PUP list. While that is a camp-only designation that does not prevent Thomas from participating in regular-season games, his rehab continues.

That said, Brian Daboll did not confirm at minicamp Thomas would be ready for training camp. The fourth-year Giants HC now is offering a positive update on his top offensive lineman. Daboll expects (via the New York Post’s Paul Schwartz) Thomas to be ready by Week 1. That would be a welcome development for a Giants O-line counting on its anchor, a player who has missed much of the past two seasons.

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Thomas, who saw a nagging hamstring injury sideline him for seven games in 2023, opted for surgery after the Lisfranc issue surfaced last year. He missed 11 more contests, not giving the Giants a good early return on their summer 2023 extension. Initial expectations for Thomas pointed to a return to full strength by OTAs. The adjusted timetable keyed a more cautious approach, one that produced a revised buildup during the offseason program and a return during camp.

Alarm bells would blare if Thomas cannot resurface at some point during camp, but for now, the Giants are not sounding them. Until Thomas comes back, free agency addition James Hudson is in place as the Giants’ first-string left tackle.

The other significant injury situation in New York has involved Malik Nabers, but the team has its No. 1 wide receiver ready to go. Nabers did not participate in the Giants’ offseason program due to a toe injury. When the Giants opened training camp, though, Daboll confirmed (via Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano) the former first-round pick has no restrictions.

Nabers’ injury dates back to his time at LSU, but it has not caused him to miss a game in college or the NFL. The LSU product did indicate an eventual surgery could be necessary, via The Athletic’s Dan Duggan, but he is at work as Russell Wilson prepares to hold off Jaxson Dart this year. (Daboll reiterated Tuesday, via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, that Wilson is the Giants’ unchallenged starter at camp’s outset.) Wilson said this offseason Nabers helped attract him to New York; it will be interesting to see how long this partnership lasts, as Dart’s debut will be a regular talking point.

Rounding out some Giants injury news, left guard Jon Runyan Jr.‘s rehab work was not confined to the ankle issues that required surgery. The 2024 free agency addition also underwent a shoulder procedure, Duggan notes. Runyan suffered a separated shoulder during training camp last year but played through it. Two seasons remain on Runyan’s three-year, $30MM contract.

Minor NFL Transactions: 7/22/25

July 22nd, 2025 at 8:42pm CST by Ben Levine

With training camps kicking off around the NFL, teams continue to make adjustments to their rosters. Here are today’s minor moves:

Buffalo Bills

Carolina Panthers

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Waived: DT Dante Barnett
  • Placed on active/NFI: RB Zack Moss

Cleveland Browns

Green Bay Packers

  • Signed: K Mark McNamee

Houston Texans

  • Waived: CB Keydrain Calligan

Jacksonville Jaguars

Las Vegas Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Waived: OT Savion Washington

Miami Dolphins

New Orleans Saints

New York Giants

New York Jets

  • Waived: OT Obinna Eze

San Francisco 49ers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tennessee Titans

Washington Commanders

Giants Sign S K’Von Wallace

July 22nd, 2025 at 12:26pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Giants have added some safety depth ahead of training camp. K’Von Wallace has a deal in place, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Wallace himself has since confirmed the pact. Today’s move comes as little surprise since he conducted a workout with the Giants last month. Wallace, 27, has a familiarity with defensive coordinator Shane Bowen as the two worked together in Tennessee.

After starting his career with the Eagles, Wallace made a total of 12 starts during the 2023 campaign. That included seven with the Titans, where Bowen was at the time. The Clemson product logged a 60% defensive snap share in Tennessee upon being claimed off waivers from the Cardinals. Wallace spent last season in Seattle, and in nine appearances he chipped in on defense while logging a regular special teams role.

A first-team defensive spot will not be available for the former fourth-round pick upon arrival in New York pending injuries further up the depth chart. Free agent addition Jevon Holland and 2024 second-rounder Tyler Nubin are in position to operate as the team’s starters this season. Dane Belton – who has seen part-time defensive duties along with a heavy special teams workload during his three seasons – projects as the No. 3 safety. Entering camp, however, the Giants faced questions about their depth beyond that trio.

Wallace’s addition will give New York additional experience as a backup/special teams option. The team entered Tuesday with only $3.8MM in cap space, limiting the value of any free agent signings at this point in the offseason. Wallace’s pact is no doubt one year in length, though, and it should check in at or near the veteran minimum. With an agreement in place, his attention will turn to earning a roster spot over the coming weeks.

Russell Wilson Wants To Play Another ‘5-Plus’ Years

July 16th, 2025 at 10:53am CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Giants signed Russell Wilson to a one-year deal this offseason, indicating that they do not see the 13-year veteran as a multi-year proposition under center.

If his contract wasn’t enough, the Giants’ selection of Jaxson Dart in the first round hammered the message home: Wilson will be starting in New York for a limited time only.

Wilson seems to be in a similar situation to that of Sam Darnold last year in Minnesota. If he plays well, he will likely be priced out of New York with a first round pick waiting in the wings; if not, he won’t be re-signed, certainly not for starter-level money. However, Wilson is significantly older than Darnold; entering his age-37 season, he is likely done with multi-year deals altogether.

As a result, 2025 is Wilson’s last chance to prove himself as a starting quarterback after an underwhelming three seasons since leaving Seattle. He intents to play another “five-plus years” into his early 40s, according to Sports Illustrated’s Connor Orr. But, if he can’t succeed in New York this year, he will likely be relegated to a backup role in 2026 and beyond.

Wilson also told Orr that his ability to extend plays and connect with pass-catchers downfield is an important measure stick of how his game ages. That will be an especially crucial skill behind a Giants offensive line that struggled to protect the pocket in 2024.

Players To Spend Season On Franchise Tag Since 2015

July 13th, 2025 at 10:07pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Chiefs and Trey Smith have just less than 48 hours to agree on a long-term extension; otherwise, the Pro Bowl guard will play on the franchise tag and negotiations will be tabled until 2026. That is 2025’s only tag situation as the July 15 deadline approaches.

Over the previous 10 offseasons, 77 players received the franchise tag. Many of those signed extensions before the midsummer deadline. Here are the players who did not and ended up playing the season for the tag price:

2015

Pierre-Paul’s infamous fireworks accident led to Giants rescinding $14.8MM tag, setting up revised agreement 

2016

2017

2018

Bell did not collect any money on his 2018 tag, being the 21st century’s lone franchise-tagged player to skip season

2019

Texans applied $15.9MM linebacker tag on Clowney, trading him to Seahawks in August 2019; edge rusher agreed to salary reduction upon being dealt

2020

Ravens, Judon agreed on compromise between defensive end, linebacker tag prices. Ngakoue agreed to salary reduction to facilitate trade from Jaguars. Vikings traded edge rusher to Ravens before 2020 deadline. Prescott received exclusive franchise tag from Cowboys.

2021

2022

2023

Raiders provided raise to Jacobs to bring him into training camp

2024

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